This week, May 10 to 16, marks National Nursing Week, brings light to the courage of nurses during the pandemic and the important role they’re playing in helping us fight COVID-19. Thank you to nurses for your tireless caring during this pandemic. This year, the…
The citizen science project eTick.ca (hosted by Bishop’s University) is a public platform for image-based identification and population monitoring of ticks in Canada that invites the public to participate by submitting tick photos, whether on animals or humans, for identification by a professional. All tick…
Your pharmacist provides several healthcare services that can help you avoid a consultation elsewhere, including renewing and prescribing certain medications.
Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and that of their families who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness, whether physical, psychological, social or spiritual. The quality of life of caregivers improves as well. Maison Mathieu-Froment-Savoie 170 Rue Sherbrooke Gatineau, QC J8Y…
Having a First Mouth Examination at “One” Makes Sense! WHY? Because early childhood caries (ECC) are very insidious. In fact, they can start at a very early age and progress rapidly. ECC is one of the most widespread chronic diseases and is the major reason…
Second-hand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemical substances and is particularly harmful to the respiratory health of children and babies. Exposure to this toxic smoke can cause or exacerbate several respiratory problems in children, such as coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia and asthma. Children of Smokers…
We hope you enjoy our Fall 2020 Family Issue of our Connexions Newsletter! You can either download the PDF (to the right) or click on any of these news items: We Want to Know: “Can You Come & Play?” Tips & Tricks for Virtual Playgroup…
Find useful resources including the Ma Grossesse pregnancy notification service, which allows you to find a professional to monitor your pregnancy.
To get the most up-to-date information from reliable sources about COVID-19, we are sharing information that is taken directly from Health Canada (COVID-19: Be Prepared) and Government of Québec website (COVID-19). In order to be prepared, stay healthy and prevent the spread of illness from…
In 2019, colorectal cancer was the 2nd most common cancer in Canada, with 1 in 14 men and 1 in 18 women diagnosed in their lifetime (approx. 26,300 Canadians diagnosed). It was the second leading cause of death from cancer in men and the third…
What Can a Dietitian Do for Me? Dietitians translate the science of nutrition into terms you can understand. They unlock food’s potential and support healthy living for their patients, clients, and communities. Dietitians look beyond fads and gimmicks to deliver reliable, life-changing advice tailored to…
And the # risk factor of Chronic Diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes is diet. Every year in March, Dietitians of Canada organizes Nutrition Month to provide information and guidance to Canadians, making it a little easier for them to choose, eat and enjoy…
Help improve the health of Quebec’s population- and receive a free dietary evaluation! The NutriQuébec team, in partnership with the Quebec government, is currently carrying out a major project on nutrition and health. This long-term project requires participants to fill-out online questionnaires on their diet,…
If you’re headed to your doctor’s for a check-up, consider asking the following heart health questions: How does my family history affect my heart health? And what are my risks for heart disease given my personal risk factors? Are tests needed at this time to…
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women over 35 worldwide, accounting for more deaths every year than all cancers combined. Heart disease is under-studied, under-diagnosed, and under-treated in women. Find out more about women’s heart health: Visit the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre website…
We would like to thank Quelen Farias, B.Sc. PT, Registered Physiotherapist, from Pelvic Support Physiotherapy for joining us last Friday, January 31, for our first Baby Chat get-together of 2020. Full bio. We had a great time talking about the myths regarding postpartum pelvic health. …
